Episodes

  • Episode 269 - Kurtis Ogasawara of Robert Mondavi

    Episode 269 - Kurtis Ogasawara of Robert Mondavi
    Jun 5 2026
    In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. As the Napa Valley’s iconic Robert Mondavi winery emerges from a three-year $200 million refurbishment, David chats to director of winemaking Kurtis Ogasawara about the new facility, the To Kalon vineyard and the future for California wine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 mins
  • Episode 268 - Peter Stafford Bow

    Episode 268 - Peter Stafford Bow
    May 29 2026
    In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. David’s guest is a mystery… Or rather, it’s Peter Stafford Bow, a ‘nom de plume’ for the author behind the exploits of wine buyer and globetrotter, Felix Hart. The fifth book in the series, Black Odesa, sees our hero become a social media sensation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • Episode 267 - Austria @ VieVinum

    Episode 267 - Austria @ VieVinum
    May 22 2026
    In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. David takes the temperature at VieVinum, a biennial celebration of Austrian wines, held in Vienna. Focusing on the country’s high number of family wineries, he talks to new generation winemakers and finds out more about organics and biodynamics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 mins
  • Episode 266 - Helen McGinn

    Episode 266 - Helen McGinn
    May 15 2026
    In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. A former supermarket wine buyer, turned TV and Instagram star, bestselling author, judge and professional ‘knackered mother’, Helen McGinn is David’s guest to talk about her eagerly anticipated supermarket wine guide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • Episode 265 - Discovering Washington State

    Episode 265 - Discovering Washington State
    May 8 2026
    In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. David travels to North America’s Pacific northwest to discover Washington State, the USA’s second biggest wine producer after California, to find out more about the terroir, meet winemakers and answer the question ‘what are its signature grapes?’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • Episode 264 - Highlights of Series 22

    Episode 264 - Highlights of Series 22
    May 1 2026
    In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. David has highlights from the most recent series, with Master Distiller John Hall talking about reinventing gin; Mel Chester of Giant Steps in the Yarra Valley; Bob Biale talks old vine Zinfandel; there’s a look at the wines of Cyprus; while Billy Abbott talks about China’s spirits scene. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    49 mins
  • Episode 263 - Exploring McLaren Vale

    Episode 263 - Exploring McLaren Vale
    Apr 24 2026
    In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. One of Australia’s oldest wine regions, McLaren Vale is carving a reputation for a new wave of fresher wines, courtesy of its Mediterranean climate, ocean influence and diverse soils. David meets celebrated winemakers Steve Pannell and Renae Hirsch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 mins
  • Episode 262 - The wines of Cyprus

    Episode 262 - The wines of Cyprus
    Apr 17 2026
    In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. Once a bastion of the ancient wine trade, Cyprus offers a small treasure trove of indigenous varieties which are being brought back to life by a new generation. David finds out more with Demetri Walters MW and winemaker Marcos Zambartas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 mins